Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Part-time,12m FTC
Job Summary
Looking for a role that offers variety while fitting around your commitments
Were excited to welcome an RCVS-registered Small Animal Vet to join our thriving friendly team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
About Us
We are a RCVS-accredited two-site small animal practice based in Bury and Bolton with a 24-hour A&E hospital in Bury. Our caseload is diverse fast-paced and highly rewarding offering excellent exposure to both routine and emergency cases.
Youll be supported by a fantastic experienced team:
- 14 Vets (including several certificate holders)
- 20 RVNs Student Nurses & Animal Care Assistants
- 13 dedicated support colleagues
Our hospital is fully equipped with:
- Digital X-ray
- Ultrasound
- In-house laboratory
Providing everything you need to deliver gold-standard patient care.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding position perfect for a vet seeking a balanced workload without out-of-hours commitments or sole charge responsibilities.
The role will involve general veterinary duties including consultations and inpatient/ward care with the option to undertake occasional surgical days. Surgical work is entirely optional making this equally suitable for candidates who prefer a consult-only focus.
As part of a practice that provides out-of-hours services to local member clinics youll have exposure to a diverse and engaging caseloadideal for maintaining and developing your clinical expertise.
** Salary up to 32000 (64000 FTE) dependent on experience **
Working Pattern
- Part-time: 20 hours per week
- 2 days per week: Wednesday either Thursday or Friday
- Shift patterns:
- 8:00am 6:30pm
- 10:00am 8:30pm
(Flexible working options available including possible school hours for the right candidate) - 1 weekend in 6
- 8:00am 7:00pm or 10:00am 8:00pm
- Paid in addition to salary
- No OOH!
- No sole charge!
Were looking for an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon who:
- Has built good initial experience and confidence in routine consultations and pet well-being
- If interested in joining the surgical rota must be confident in routine surgical procedures
- Hasexcellent communication skills
- Demonstratesempathy and compassion
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team environment
**We are happy to support any specialist interests.
As part of the VetPartners family we offer a fantastic range of benefits including (pro rata):
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- 1750 CPD Allowance per annum
- Health Cash Plan offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks offers discounts and cashback on shopping travel entertainment and much more
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
Ready to take the next step in a role that works for you
Apply today and become part of a passionate and supportive veterinary team.
For more information/an informal chat or to apply please contact:
Sarah Cunningham Practice Manager -
Required Experience:
Contract
About Company
VetPartners is built on the philosophy 'Join Us Stay You'. We provide benefits of infrastructure, allowing vets control of decisions and patient care.